Xi’an City Center Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A traditional Chinese pagoda with a multi-tiered roof, surrounded by modern buildings and busy streets with pedestrians and vehicles.
A traditional multi-story building with ornate roofs and colorful decorations.
A traditional red Chinese pavilion with intricate carvings and a blue sign.
Multiple wooden bowls filled with red dates and almonds at a market.
A stone pathway leading to a traditional stone structure with a central pillar, surrounded by greenery and a red gate.

Stay near popular Xi’an City Center attractions

A busy urban street with a traditional building in the center.

Xi'an Bell Tower

8.8/10 (288 reviews)
You can browse the exhibits at Xi'an Bell Tower, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Xi'an. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.
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Activities

Morning Tour to Terracotta Warriors Museum

Morning Tour to Terracotta Warriors Museum with Lunch

AU$29
per adult
Morning Tour to Terracotta Warriors Museum with Lunch
Terracotta Army, Xian

Mini Group Xian Day Tour to Terracotta Army, City Wall, Pagoda and Muslim Bazaar

AU$35
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mini Group Xian Day Tour to Terracotta Army, City Wall, Pagoda and Muslim Bazaar
Terra-cotta Warriors Ticket Optional Tang Dynasty Show Ticket

Terra-cotta Warriors Ticket Optional Tang Dynasty Show Ticket

AU$36
per adult
Terra-cotta Warriors Ticket Optional Tang Dynasty Show Ticket
Eat where the locals eat and try the best authentic food in Xian!

Xi'an Evening Food Tour by TukTuk

AU$106
per adult
Xi'an Evening Food Tour by TukTuk
Emperor Qinshihuang Mausoleum Museum in Xi An Tour

Terracotta Warriors Tour Options in Xi’an

AU$51
per adult
Terracotta Warriors Tour Options in Xi’an
Xi'an Most Popular Tour

Terrracotta Warriors Museum Shuttle Bus with English Guide

AU$27
per adult
Terrracotta Warriors Museum Shuttle Bus with English Guide
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Our pick of the best Xi’an City Center Hotel Deals

Novotel Xi'an The Bell Tower

Novotel Xi'an The Bell Tower

4 out of 5
NO 16 ANBAN STREET Xi'an
The price is AU$86 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
AU$86
31 July - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Xi'an. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Xi'an Bell Tower and Xi'an City Walls ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (266 reviews)
"we only stayed 1 night but everything is clean and nice. staff very helpful."

Reviewed on 14 July 2026

Novotel Xi'an The Bell Tower
Hilton Xian

Hilton Xian

5 out of 5
199 Dongxin Road Xi'an Shaanxi
The price is AU$110 per night from 21 July to 22 July
AU$110
21 July - 22 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Xi'an. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Xi'an Bell Tower and Xi'an City Walls ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (514 reviews)
"Appreciate the assistance and service received from Ms. Lynn (Commercial Director) during check-in and referral to excellent Indian restaurant (Diya) near the hotel."

Reviewed on 11 July 2026

Hilton Xian
Xi'an Eastern House Boutique Hotel

Xi'an Eastern House Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
25 Meters To The East Of 20 Nan Yuan Xi'an Shaanxi
The price is AU$102 per night from 21 July to 22 July
AU$102
21 July - 22 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Xi'an. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (552 reviews)
"Beautiful property within the ancient walls of Xi’an. Especially excellent for the price point. Loved how clean and functional the property was including free soup delivered by robot. Especially loved the above and beyond service of Anna when she helped us with our luggage to the car on check out ..."

Reviewed on 10 July 2026

Xi'an Eastern House Boutique Hotel
Sofitel Legend People's Grand Hotel Xian

Sofitel Legend People's Grand Hotel Xian

5 out of 5
319 Dong Xin Street Xi'an Shaanxi
The price is AU$354 per night from 28 July to 29 July
AU$354
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Xi'an. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Xi'an Bell Tower and Shaanxi Science and Technology ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (157 reviews)
"Love it"

Reviewed on 13 June 2026

Sofitel Legend People's Grand Hotel Xian
UrCove by Hyatt Xi'an Bell Tower Huimin Street

UrCove by Hyatt Xi'an Bell Tower Huimin Street

4.5 out of 5
188 North Street, Lianhu District Xi'an Shaanxi
The price is AU$109 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$109
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Xi'an. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Xi'an Bell Tower and Xi'an City ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
"We requested breakfast boxes due to early day trip with the front desk staff. However, the kitchen staff didn't have any idea of our request; they simply gave us some takeaway boxes for us to pack food ourselves. This delayed our departure, plus we couldn't pack any drink."

Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

UrCove by Hyatt Xi'an Bell Tower Huimin Street
Xi'an Bell Tower Yongning Gate Manxin Hotel

Xi'an Bell Tower Yongning Gate Manxin Hotel

4 out of 5
1st Floor, Building 1, No. 32 Xi'an Shaanxi
The price is AU$92 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
AU$92
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Xi'an. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Xi'an Bell Tower and Xi'an City Walls are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews)
"Hotel de primer nivel. Muy bien ubicado."

Reviewed on 15 July 2026

Xi'an Bell Tower Yongning Gate Manxin Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Xi’an City Center

Find the best Xi’an City Center areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A traditional multi-tiered building with illuminated red and gold details, a bridge, and a large archway.
Photo by Jane Smith
Open Photo by Jane Smith

Zhonglou Shangquan

While you're in Zhonglou Shangquan, take in top sights like Xi'an Bell Tower or Yisu Grand Theater, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Zhonglou Station or Beidajie Station.

A night scene with a water fountain display and a pagoda in the background.
Photo by Natalie Robinson
Open Photo by Natalie Robinson

Yanta Qu

Yanta Qu is a destination travellers like for its historical sites, and you might hop aboard the metro at Wei 1-jie Station or Xiaozhai Station to explore sights like Shaanxi History Museum.

A traditional Chinese building with ornate decorations, red lanterns, and stone lion statues.

Muslim Quarter

Unique features of Muslim Quarter include the historical sites and shopping. Make a stop by Ancient Folk House or Xi'an City Walls while you're exploring the area.

A busy urban street with a traditional building in the center.

Beilin

Beilin is a destination travellers like for its historical sites, and you might hop aboard the metro at Yongningmen Station or Nanshaomen Station to explore sights like Xi'an Wall Yongningmen (North Gate).

A traditional Chinese building with illuminated decorations at night.
Photo by Yuanqi Zhou
Open Photo by Yuanqi Zhou

Weiyang

Weiyang is well liked for its restaurants and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Daming Palace National Heritage Park and Changle Palace are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Shi Tushuguan Station or Fengcheng 5-lu Station to get around.

Xi’an City Center Travel Guide

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